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Rapid search and York driver arrested for drug driving
North Yorkshire Police say that they have arrested a person after receiving reports that a driver may be under the influence of drugs in Hull Road last Sunday evening (May 10).
“Police attempted to stop the vehicle from which point it made off. Officers conducted a rapid search across York which led us to locate and arrest the driver in the Strensall area,” said a spokesperson for the force.
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The driver was interviewed and has been released pending further investigation for offences including dangerous driving, failing to stop, possession of drugs, and drug driving.
Less than 24 hours later, another vehicle was stopped in Hull Road and seized for having no insurance; they were also reported to the DVLA for having no tax.
If you know of anyone driving without insurance or under the influence of drugs, please speak with a member of the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) or contact police via 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency
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